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Propane Stove, H26 (5) Doug J at 9:28am 07.17.16 Smaller Boats 22/2001 125945 There is a quick disconnect fitting allowing the disconnection from the hose for stowage if
Stern Compartment Bulkhead Replaced, H26 (7) Doug J at 8:57am 07.17.16 Smaller Boats 7/725 I have replaced the bulkhead in the aft berth. The original one had several holes in it to accommod
Best way to clean up dried fish guts and blood? weinie at 8:57am 07.17.16 Ask All Sailors 24/8464 Well, a local osprey has apparently decided that my boat is the best seat in the house and has decid
Batteries?? Jack at 6:51am 07.17.16 Ask All Sailors 6/567 Hi All, So after 8 good years it's time to replace my Deka Dual Purpose group 27. We have a separat
nke instruments not working johnjackgallag at 6:46am 07.17.16 Ask All Sailors 0/253 1993 cat 270le came with nke depth speed and temp . suddenly does not turn on with blank display.
Bilge pump mystery jefft23 at 6:02am 07.17.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/754 I posted this on the Beneteau owners forum so excuse me if this is a double post. I'm having a pro
Bilge pump mystery jefft23 at 4:57am 07.17.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/662 I'm having a problem with my bilge pump that I can't seem to cure. The light on the electrical pane
Racor 200 FG Fuel Filter/Water Separater - Now O-Rings in Drain Valve Replacement (5) DinoKanuck at 3:54am 07.17.16 Engines and Propulsion 2/2121 For 4 years the self venting drain value at the bottom of the Racor 200 FG was constantly damp with
No voltage at cabin light - how trace wiring? RichW9603 at 10:23pm 07.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/702 Hi all, Apologies if there is a thread on this, I searched and could not find it. I recently bought
First 405 throttle lever guidera48 at 9:18pm 07.16.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1405 working on a bene first 405 with a perkins 4108 and throttle lever will move forward and back. Rpm r
Johnson 6HP lower unit rebuild (1) reefsider at 8:42pm 07.16.16 Engines and Propulsion 1/992 Got this 1975 6 HP Johnson with my boat and I'm rebuilding the lower. It was in pretty bad shape. I
Foresail size sailpablo at 7:37pm 07.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/423 We have a 2003 356. It came with a standard jib - 113 which in light winds is useless. Can we use
Kirie Elite 25 Jerry Johnson at 6:50pm 07.16.16 Ask All Sailors 10/3954 I am just getting back into sailing after a 20+ year layoff. I owned and sailed a Catalina 27 way ba
Replacing traveler sheaves Charlie98117 at 1:42pm 07.16.16 Ask All Sailors 3/377 I've got an '83 Hunter 34 and the sheaves in the traveler are falling apart so I've got to pull them
First 305 cutlass bearing? GregorLuv at 1:33pm 07.16.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/760 So much for an inspection! Surveyor said "worn but serviceable," and in less than two weeks time th
Anyone know of a 322 that circumnavigated? (or at least crossed an ocean) Capn Mike at 12:06pm 07.16.16 Bigger Boats 22/6243 Hello, I own an O'day 322, and I absolutely love it. I especially love the interior layout. But my
Recommendations on replacing roller fuller on a 1985 Hunter 34 SV My Luv Too at 10:16am 07.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1279 We own a 1985 Hunter 34, our roller fuller does not work properly and we are thinking about replacin
lowance 600c lee oakley at 9:27am 07.16.16 Ask All Sailors 3/387 Hello Can someone give me their input on a lowrance 600c I am looking for a c good gps and have foun
Removing Curved Fixed Portlight the_alpine at 9:01am 07.16.16 Bigger Boats 6/1245 So the 302 and 322 have fixed portlights that make a 90' bend over the top of the deck. Anyone succ
Easy B&R specific sail trim question Randy Church at 7:37am 07.16.16 Big Boats 3/601 Hunter 34 owners, Have the books, etc. but I ask this after jib sheet turning block shattered durin

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Running cables through the headliner on a 2001 Hunter 380 CAVU at 2:53am 02.22.24 Using the inspection camera we did see a messenger string in one of the three conduits. Unfortunatel
WINDLASS dLj at 2:33am 02.22.24
West Marine BOGO on winches this year? dLj at 2:15am 02.22.24 I'm looking for just a sheet winch, not an anchor windlass. my bad... dj
2GM20F engine issue knackers at 11:39pm 02.21.24 check that a reversing roller has not fallen out of the kiwi prop. had same problem with reverse
Running cables through the headliner on a 2001 Hunter 380 marcham at 11:22pm 02.21.24 You should have strings pulled in each conduit from the factory. If you use one, ensure you pull a n
West Marine BOGO on winches this year? Rich Stidger at 8:32pm 02.21.24
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink baycloud at 8:15pm 02.21.24 A bit of long story. After quite a bit of reflection, following unsuccessful tracking even with the
WINDLASS Screen Saver at 7:57pm 02.21.24 This sounds like a rather less than honest statement. Given the length to which you went through th
WINDLASS dLj at 7:01pm 02.21.24
Fuel locker and propane dlochner at 6:51pm 02.21.24 Thanks for the input. The solution might be mounting the gas can to the stern rail. safe, effectiv
WINDLASS dLj at 6:50pm 02.21.24
WINDLASS American_Mainsail at 6:48pm 02.21.24 This sounds like a rather less than honest statement. Given the length to which you went through th
WINDLASS dLj at 6:42pm 02.21.24 Silly me I was hoping to avoid the debate between HDG (Hot Dipped Galvanized) and SS This sounds l
WINDLASS American_Mainsail at 6:41pm 02.21.24
WINDLASS Screen Saver at 5:28pm 02.21.24 I'm not going to argue with you, simply put some numbers out there. 3/8 grade 43 (high strength) g
WINDLASS Screen Saver at 5:20pm 02.21.24 I'd also like to know more on where you're coming from here. Are you just getting more service life
WINDLASS Screen Saver at 5:17pm 02.21.24 Silly me I was hoping to avoid the debate between HDG (Hot Dipped Galvanized) and SS But in answer t
Fuel locker and propane john6206 at 4:50pm 02.21.24 Thanks for the input. The solution might be mounting the gas can to the stern rail. safe, effective
Repowering with a Volvo D1-30 Davidasailor26 at 4:36pm 02.21.24 Replacing all those parts is significantly more than just maintenance, so I think regular maintenanc
West Marine BOGO on winches this year? Tally Ho at 4:02pm 02.21.24

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